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Black USB audio capture dongle with 3.5 mm plug and RCA sockets

USBGear

USBGear USBG-SV7 USB to 3.5mm / RCA audio capture device

SKU CH-NZM1-3CFES

Digitise cassettes and vinyl via 3.5 mm or RCA inputs, saving audio as MP3, Ogg or WAV on Windows or Mac

  • Product colorBlack
  • Digitise cassettes and vinyl with a USB capture device
  • Works with Windows and Mac via standard USB Type-A
  • Includes free open-source recording software
  • Saves audio as MP3, Ogg or WAV files
  • Connects 3.5 mm and stereo RCA sources

USB audio capture adapter

This USBGear USBG-SV7 adapter captures analogue sound from a 3.5 mm headphone jack or stereo RCA outputs and streams it to a computer over a standard USB Type-A connection. It is aimed at anyone who wants to digitise cassette tapes, vinyl records or other legacy audio sources without a dedicated sound card. Bundled open-source software saves recordings in MP3, Ogg or WAV formats.

Home archivists not multichannel studios

The device suits hobbyists converting stereo analogue material on Windows or Mac, but it only handles two-channel input so surround-sound capture is not possible. Users who need professional-grade pre-amps, phantom power or ASIO drivers should look at a dedicated audio interface instead.

Plug in and select the input

Installation requires no driver download on modern operating systems; the adapter appears as a generic USB audio device once connected. The most common issue is choosing the wrong recording source in system sound settings, which results in silence or low-level noise.

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameUSBGear
Model nameUSBG-SV7
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

Does my computer need a USB Type-A port to use the USBG-SV7?

Yes, the device connects with a standard USB Type-A plug, so an available USB Type-A port on the PC is required.

Can I connect a turntable that only has red and white RCA outputs to this capture device?

Yes, the USBG-SV7 provides stereo RCA female inputs for that connection.

How can I confirm the USBG-SV7 is capturing audio after I plug it in?

Open the bundled recording software, select the device as the input source, play the source material and watch the level meters move.

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